367: Grace upon Grace with Calvin Thorbourne III | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

After a run of roadshows, live recordings, InfoComm episodes, and special series, the Higher Ed AV Podcast gets back to its roots with a great one-on-one conversation. Joe is joined by Calvin Thorbourne III, AV Specialist at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, for a conversation that moves naturally between higher education AV, live production,... Read More

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September 21, 2026

Bigger Than The Game Itself | Business of AV with Joe Way

Every year, the HETMA Golf Classic sneaks up on me a little bit. We spend months planning it, talking to sponsors, scheduling foursomes, working our course logistics, ordering trophies, and just trying to knock off all the little things that have to come together. Then suddenly everybody is there. We get swag bags stuffed, the... Read More

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September 21, 2026

352: Trade Show Values–Connections and Conversations | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on September 15, 2026 This week on The AV Life Podcast, hosts Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, and James King continue the value of regional and national AV trade shows, with Joe Way joining later in the discussion. They explore how limited budgets, travel time, and return on investment require manufacturers, integrators, and end... Read More

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September 17, 2026

USB-C Is a Connector, Not a Promise | AV Under the Hood

USB-C may look like a simple classroom connection, but the connector alone does not guarantee video, charging, data, or device compatibility. Dustin Myers breaks down why USB-C can behave so differently from one laptop, cable, or dock to another, and what higher ed AV teams need to understand, test, and document before relying on it in the classroom. Read More

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September 16, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Gaulo Amezcua-Luna | Prism Spotlight

Meet Prism Scholar Gaulo Amezcua-Luna, Manager of Classroom Technology at Valparaiso University. With 25 years of experience in IT and audiovisual services, Amezcua-Luna shares what drew him to the Prism Scholarship, what he hopes to gain from the experience, and why opportunities like Prism are important for the next generation of technology professionals. Read More

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September 14, 2026

351: Trade Show Overload–Finding Value Beyond the Booth | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on September 8, 2026 Chris Netto joins The AV Life Podcast this week for a candid discussion about the evolving AV trade show and road show landscape. The panel examines lower attendance at major events, the rapid growth of regional roadshows, rising exhibit costs, and the need for clearer return on investment. They agree... Read More

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September 10, 2026

Goals | IT in AV

Setting goals is the easy part. Keeping them in focus while outside pressures constantly force you to adjust is the real challenge. James King uses a soccer analogy to explore how higher ed AV teams can stay focused on their core objectives while navigating technology changes, institutional expectations, vendor pressures, and internal team dynamics. Read More

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September 10, 2026

87: Daniel Wray Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

Your career can be technical, but your “why” is human. In this episode of brAVe [space], Daniel Wray talks community, representation, finding your purpose, and refusing to let a setback be the end of the story. It’s a conversation about the people who help us grow, keep us going, and remind us why we do what we do. Read More

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September 9, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Brittney Grant | Prism Spotlight

Aims Community College audiovisual specialist Brittney Grant is stepping into the next stage of her higher ed AV career as a Prism Scholar. With a background in live events and a growing interest in AV design, Grant sees the program as an opportunity to deepen her knowledge, build community, and learn from mentors who can help shape what comes next. Read More

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September 8, 2026

Spotlight on Shaun Hayes | Tech Manager Spotlight

For this edition of Tech Manager Spotlight, we spoke with Shaun, senior AV administrator at Utah Tech University. With two decades of AV experience spanning live sound, corporate event technology, and higher ed, Shaun has built a career around preparation, people, and long-term planning. In our conversation, he shares lessons from leading large-scale classroom technology initiatives, the importance of documentation and preventive maintenance, and why giving teams the tools and support they need is just as important as the technology itself. Read More

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September 7, 2026

350: Technology in the Classroom: Tool or Distraction? | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on September 1, 2026 How can technology be used as a learning tool in a classroom and not as a distraction? This week on The AV Life Podcast, hosts Tim Van Woeart, Brandy Johnson, and Nancy Blanchard discuss the growing debate over technology in education. The group examines New Jersey’s bell-to-bell student cellphone ban,... Read More

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September 7, 2026

Advocacy Organization or Events Company? Why Not Both? | Business of AV with Joe Way

There was a moment during the HETMA Roadshow at the University at Buffalo when I said something almost as a joke: “I think we have become an events company.” The more I thought about it, and the more I repeated it, the less it felt like a joke. It started to feel like a true... Read More

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